public-speaking

public-speaking — 名詞

1. the skill or activity of giving formal talks before an audience, especially in a

1.名詞B1
釋義

公開演講

對一群聽眾發表演說的活動

the skill or activity of giving formal talks before an audience, especially in a professional, academic, or community setting

例句

Ziad felt nervous before his first public‑speaking event at the university.

Ziad 在他大學的首次公開演講活動前感到緊張。

The workshop helped Manuela improve her public‑speaking skills for client presentations.

這場工作坊幫助 Manuela 改善了她在客戶簡報中的公開演講技巧。

collocation: public‑speaking skills

同義詞
  • oratory

    more formal and classical; refers to the art of persuasive public speaking, often in political or ceremonial contexts

  • speechmaking

    slightly informal; focuses on the act of delivering speeches rather than the underlying skill

  • presentation skills

    more common in workplace contexts; emphasises structure, slides, and visual aids alongside verbal delivery

常見錯誤

❌I have a public speaking tomorrow.
✅I have a public-speaking event tomorrow.
💡'public speaking' is a skill or activity, not a countable thing you can 'have'. Use it as an uncountable noun or a compound modifier.